Trying to see the aurora within a prescribed time window is an iffy
proposition right now. The current solar cycle is very weak.

http://www.space.com/23934-weak-solar-cycle-space-weather.html

My wife and I just travelled (in January) to Iceland to see the aurora and
did not see anything (other than a beautiful landscape).

I suggest keeping an eye on the space weather forecast and be prepared to
head out on short notice if we enter a period of heightened activity. There
are a number of sites on the internet with space weather information.
Here's one:

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/30-minute-aurora-forecast

-Mark

On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 4:53 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>  Asking for input from those who've seen it and can recommend a viewing
> location.  We'd like to drive from Virginia in late March to a spot where
> we'd have a good chance to see the Aurora Borealis.  Research indicates
> that fun, remote places like Iceland, Churchill MB, Ft. McMurray AB and
> Fairbanks AK are prime viewing spots but if we drive it means we could
> afford to stay longer if we need to wait out a sighting.  So let us know if
> you know a good place likely to make it worth the drive.  Thanks!
> By the way, we are not planning to drive the Westy and camp out on this
> trip.  We're tough but we're Propexless.
> Stephen
>